An oxymoron is usually two words or concepts that do not go together but are used together. Sprinkling your speech with some oxymorons can put a smile on your listeners’ faces. Especially if you pause after using one to let … Continue reading
As speakers, we want our audience to listen to us and EXPERIENCE what we are saying. Stir up emotions through questions! Use Questions to stir emotions. How about these, for starters? Romantic Warm, Cozy, Fuzzy Sad or distressed Embarrassment Happy … Continue reading
Audiences who are involved in your talk can retain up to 90% of your message. I witnessed the most remarkable use of questions while participating in Harv Ekar’sMillionaire Mind weekend years ago. He kept an audience of approximately 2,000 people … Continue reading
The “I Have A Dream” speech stands as a hallmark of inspirational and motivational speeches. Imagine the weight that lay upon Dr. Martin Luther King while preparing his speech for almost a quarter million people who gathered for the Civil … Continue reading
If we want our message to be meaningful and memorable, use metaphors when speaking Here is how metaphors help us as speakers: Metaphors create vivid images in your audience’s mind, making it easier to understand and remember your message. Metaphors … Continue reading
Many have the aspiration to speak from a TED or TEDx stage. However, many do not fully understand what that means in terms of speech content. Specifically, the core idea. TED or TEDx talks are about ideas worth spreading. They … Continue reading
Here is a handy one-minute check plan for speaking success The “Pocket Cards for Speakers” created by Jacob M. Braude are a great resource for speakers. They are out of print but they available from various booksellers online. There are six … Continue reading
